JP3094843U - Video game console controller - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a handy type video game machine controller capable of realizing a game having a realistic feeling as if driving an actual racing car. A controller for a video game machine connected to a game machine main body 2 connected to a television 1 and playing a racing game, comprising the following requirements. (A) The controller main body 5 is formed by imitating a handgun that can be gripped by one hand.
At the upper end of the controller body, a first operating unit 6 formed in a shape simulating a steering wheel of an automobile is rotatably provided, and the first operating unit 6 can be rotated by the other hand. 5, two operation units 7 and 8, which are second and third, are arranged side by side.
Numeral 8 is arranged so that it can be selectively pushed by the thumb of one hand holding the controller body 5.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the device belongs]

  The present invention is applied to a controller for a video game machine, specifically a racing game. The present invention relates to a controller for a video game machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Traditionally, in order to give a realistic feeling to racing games, it imitates the steering wheel of an automobile. Proposal of a video game device equipped with an operating unit and operating a handle to progress the game Has been done. This video game device is installed in a game center, etc. A game that can be played, sitting on a seat Yard stepping on the accelerator pedal and brake pedal while operating the handle, It is designed to be able to simulate races. (For example, (See Reference 1)

[0003]   On the other hand, in order to play racing games in home video games, game It is not possible to prepare a large-scale device for installation on a One hand instead of the handle, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal used in the boom device. A controller that can be held at is proposed. (For example, see Patent Document 2) )

[0004]

[Patent Document 1]           Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-113470 (page 3, FIG. 1)

[Patent Document 2]           JP-A-8-206359 (page 2, FIG. 1)

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, in order to connect to a TV at home and play a racing game, It is not possible to use a device that is installed at a home center (Patent Document 1) Therefore, a controller as shown in Patent Document 2 has been proposed. Is able to control the direction and speed of the racing car displayed on the screen. However, it lacked the realism of driving an actual racing car. .

[0006]   The present invention solves the above problems and makes it possible to operate a real racing car. For handy type video game machines that can realize games with a sense of realism The challenge is to provide a controller.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the controller for a video game machine according to the present invention is Connect to the game console connected to Levi and play a racing game, the following requirements It is characterized by including. (B) The controller body is shaped like a handgun that can be held with one hand The upper end of the controller body is a Is provided so that it can be rotated, and the first operation unit can be rotated by the other hand. When (B) Two operation parts, a second operation part and a third operation part, are installed in parallel on the upper part of the controller body. , The two operation parts are selectively pushed by the thumb of one hand holding the controller body. Must be operably located

[0008]   The second and third operation parts are respectively the accelerator pedal of the automobile and It is formed to imitate a brake pedal, and depresses the second operation part during a racing game. When operated, the speed of the racing car displayed on the screen increases and the third When the operation part is stepped on, the braking is displayed on the racing-car displayed on the screen. It is preferable to do so.

[0009]

[Embodiment of device]

  FIG. 1 shows a controller for a video game machine according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as a controller). A video game device to which the video game is connected to the TV 1 Connect the controller 3 to the game machine body 2 that was created and operate this controller 3. By doing so, the running of the racing car a displayed on the TV can be controlled. It is designed to work.

[0010]   As shown in FIG. 2, the controller body 5 should be held with one hand. It is formed by using the grip of a pistol and is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the controller body 5. And the first operation part 6 and the upper part of the front surface of the controller body 5 below the first operation part 6. Is a second operation section that can be selectively pressed with the thumb of the hand holding the controller body 5. 7 and the third operation portion 8 are juxtaposed to each other, and the upper part of the back surface is provided with a first finger that can be pulled with an index finger. 4 operation units 9 are arranged.

[0011]   As shown in FIG. 3, the controller main body 5 is screwed to the left member 5a and the right member 5b. The three tact switches 10 and 1 are formed inside by combining them. A substrate 13 on which 1 and 12 are arranged and a photo interrupter 14 are arranged, Of the switch switches 11, 12, and 13 and the detection signal of the photo interrupter 14. Is input to the main body of the game machine via the cable 15.

[0012]   The upper part of the controller body 5 is open, and the engaging groove 16 is provided around the inner peripheral surface of the opening. The engagement protrusion 17 formed on the lower peripheral surface of the shaft 25 described later is engaged with the engagement groove 16. The shaft body 25 is rotatably supported by the controller main body 5 by being combined. Growling.

[0013]   The first operation portion 6 is formed by imitating a steering wheel of an automobile, and one hand (for example, While holding the controller body 5 with the left hand, the first operation unit 6 (hereinafter referred to as the handle) It can be turned by the other hand (for example, the right hand).

[0014]   The ring-shaped steering wheel unit 20 includes an upper member 20a and a lower member 20b. The lower member 20b has a circular opening in the center and is formed on both sides of the opening 21. The tips of the recesses 22 and 22 formed in the opening 21 are projected by springs 23 and 23. The locking claw members 24, 24 urged so as to be housed therein are housed.

[0015]   The upper part of the cylindrical shaft 25 can be inserted into the opening 21. The tips of the locking claw members 24 are fitted into the fitting holes 26 formed on both sides of the shaft body 2 5 and the steering wheel unit 20 can be integrated. Of this shaft 25 Since the engaging protrusion 17 is provided around the lower peripheral surface, as described above, The engaging protrusion 17 is engaged with the engaging groove 16 formed on the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the la body 5. By doing so, the shaft body 25 can be rotatably supported by the controller body 5. Wear.

[0016]   A disc in which slits 28 are formed in the lower portion of the shaft 25 at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. 29 is attached, and this disk 29 is adapted to rotate integrally with the handle 6. ing.

[0017]   The slit 28 of the disk 29 is detected by the photo interrupter 14, and the detection result Is input to the game console body 2 via the cable 15 and distributed inside the game console body 2. The direction of rotation and the amount of rotation of the handle 6 are determined by the control unit placed on the screen. It is possible to control the traveling direction of the racing car a displayed on the screen.

[0018]   Note that reference numeral 30 indicates a load in the rotation direction of the shaft body 25 so that the handle operation becomes heavy. Indicates a torsion spring for applying a force, and reference numeral 31 indicates that the rotation axis of the disk 29 is supported. Both indicate a frame for fixing the photo interrupter 14, and the reference numeral 32 indicates a photo. 1 illustrates a substrate on which an amplifier circuit for a sensor signal, a detection circuit, and the like are mounted.

[0019]   The second operation unit 7 is formed by imitating an accelerator pedal of an automobile and is a controller. The main body 5 can be pushed and operated by the thumb of the hand. This second operating part 7 (hereinafter, referred to as an accelerator pedal) together with a third operating portion 8 which will be described later and a support shaft 35. It is rotatably supported up and down and is always rotated upward by the spring 36. The pedal portion 7a protruding from the opening portion 37 of the right member 5b. When the push operation is performed against the ring 37, the lower part of the arm 38 pushes the tact switch 12. It is adapted to be pressed and turned on (see FIG. 4 (a)). This tact switch The operating state of the switch 12 is recognized by the control unit via the cable 15 and displayed on the screen. You can speed up your racing car.

[0020]   The third operating unit 8 is formed by imitating a brake pedal of an automobile, and is a controller. The main body 5 can be pushed and operated by the thumb of the hand. This third operating part 8 (hereinafter, referred to as a brake pedal) is supported by the support shaft 35 so as to be vertically rotatable. Both of them are always rotated upward by the spring 39, and the left member 5a is opened. Push the pedal portion 8a protruding from the mouth 40 against the spring 39. The lower part of the arm 41 presses the tact switch 10 to turn it on. (See FIG. 4B). The operating state of the tact switch 10 is the cable 15 It is input to the game console body 2 via the computer, recognized by the control unit, and displayed on the screen. The speed of the racing car can be reduced.

[0021]   The fourth operation unit 9 imitates a trigger of a pistol on the upper rear side of the controller body. Is operably arranged, is supported by a support shaft 45 so as to be rotatable back and forth, and has a sprit. It always rotates forwards with a ring 46 and projects from the opening 47. When the trigger portion 9a is pressed, the trigger portion 9a rotates about the support shaft 45 and is formed so as to project upward. The engaging piece 48 presses the tact switch 11 to turn it on. The operating state of the tact switch 11 is input to the game machine body via the cable 15. It is recognized by the control unit and functions as a function button such as decision on the game setting screen. It has become so.

[0022]   According to the controller having the above configuration, the accelerator pedal can be used in the progress of the racing game. 7 and the brake pedal 8 are pressed to operate the racing car a displayed on the screen. You can control the speeding up and speeding down of If you turn, the direction of the racing car is proportional to the turning direction and the turning amount. Can be controlled.

[0023]

[Effect of device]

  According to the invention of claim 1, the thumb of one hand holding the controller main body Since the operating unit and the third operating unit can be selectively operated, the racing machine displayed on the screen You can freely control the speed of the gukar and mount it on the controller body with the other hand. By rotating the first operating portion formed by imitating the handle, You can freely control the direction of movement of the gukka.

[0024]   According to the invention of claim 2, the second operation part and the third operation part are respectively provided in the vehicle. Since the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal were formed by molding, simply press the push button. The rear that cannot be tasted with a conventional controller You can experience a video game with a sense of quality.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a video game to which a controller of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a controller.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a controller

4A and 4B are side views illustrating the inside of a right member and a left member of the controller.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 TV 2 Game console body 3 controller 5 Controller body 6 First operation part (handle) 7 Second operation part (accelerator pedal) 8 Third operation part (brake pedal)

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A controller for a video game machine, comprising the following requirements for playing a racing game by connecting to a main body of a game machine connected to a television. (A) The controller body is formed in the shape of a handgun that can be held by one hand, and the first operation part, which is formed in the shape of a steering wheel of an automobile, is rotatable at the upper end of the controller body. And the first operation section can be rotated with the other hand. (B) Two operation sections, a second operation section and a third operation section, are arranged side by side on the upper part of the controller body. Is arranged so that it can be selectively pushed with the thumb of one hand holding the controller body. 2. The two operation parts, the second and the third, are formed by imitating an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal of an automobile, respectively, and are displayed on the screen when the second operation part is depressed during a racing game. The controller for a game machine according to claim 1, wherein the speed of the displayed racing car is increased, and when the third operation unit is stepped on, the racing car displayed on the screen is braked.